Programs that provide practical technical and professional skills for public officials and private sector professionals. E-learning programs and toolkits are accessible to all, while in-person courses are by invitation. Includes more advanced programs that delve deeper into specific topics, following a structured, programmatic approach with measurable outcomes.
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Universal Health Coverage ensures everyone, especially the most vulnerable, has access to quality, affordable care. By addressing challenges like aging populations and non-communicable diseases, countries can build stronger, more resilient health systems that save lives and drive sustainable development.
Access to social protection is crucial for ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity. Effective social protection systems enhance resilience against shocks, drive economic growth, and improve health, education, and livelihoods through adaptive solutions and inclusive policies.
To accelerate sustainable economic growth, developing countries must tackle a variety of challenges. These include low levels of productivity, inefficient public spending, inadequate domestic resource mobilization, price distortions from fiscal systems that discourage sustainability, lack of economic resilience, elevated debt levels, and the rising risks posed by climate change.
Fostering private sector-led growth and market creation requires expertise in finance and private sector development, along with collaboration with governments to improve investment conditions. This area focuses on supporting economies to attain financial stability, innovation and risk management.
Governments face increasing challenges that highlight the need for a renewed social contract and stronger public trust. Enhancing governance, combating corruption, and building resilient institutions are key to delivering services efficiently, supporting private sector growth, and promoting sustainable development.
After a period of significant progress, a series of overlapping crises and shocks have caused a slowdown today in global poverty reduction. Extreme poverty has become increasingly concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa and places impacted by conflict and fragility. Jobs are the most effective way to defeat poverty – they provide a pathway out of poverty, empower women, give hope to younger generations, and build stronger communities.
Healthy, sustainable, and inclusive food systems are key to achieving global development goals, with agriculture playing a crucial role in eradicating extreme poverty. Despite challenges like climate change and food insecurity, the food system offers opportunities to reduce emissions, drive growth, and support entrepreneurship.
Climate, conflict, and economic challenges highlight the need for prompt action to ensure a sustainable future. Exploring strategies for building climate-resilient infrastructure, adapting agriculture, and mobilizing finance can support a greener, more inclusive future for all.
Sustainable natural resource management is essential for inclusive growth, food security, and poverty reduction. Explore strategies to combat climate change, protect ecosystems, and integrate nature-smart policies into development for a healthier, more resilient planet.
Water is central to development, driving growth, supporting ecosystems, and linking directly to nearly every Sustainable Development Goal. Despite challenges in access to safe water and sanitation, optimizing water use and prioritizing equity can build resilient communities.
Energy is crucial for development, driving innovation, jobs, and inclusive growth. The transition to renewable energy offers a transformative opportunity to provide sustainable power while mitigating climate change, and with the right investments, we can close the energy access gap and unlock economic opportunities for all.
Quality, sustainable, low-carbon, and inclusive infrastructure is essential for a livable planet, yet billions lack access to basic services like electricity, clean water, and sanitation. With the right policies and private investment, we can build resilient, climate-friendly infrastructure that drives economic growth and improves lives.
Transport is vital for economic growth and access to services, yet one billion people are still far from all-weather roads, and road crashes claim over 1.19 million lives annually. Investments in public transport, cleaner technologies, and efficient systems are essential to improving transport, driving development, and enhancing lives.
Over half of the world’s population lives in cities, and as urban growth accelerates, cities will continue to play a vital role in economic growth while facing challenges like housing shortages and increased demand for services. Investing in sustainable, inclusive infrastructure is essential to create resilient cities and ensure opportunities for all.
Digitalization is transforming essential services like healthcare and education, yet nearly one-third of the global population remains offline. Closing the digital divide, improving skills, and investing in digital infrastructure and cybersecurity are crucial to building safe, inclusive systems and achieving universal broadband access.
Jobs are the most reliable pathway out of poverty, yet many young people in developing countries face limited opportunities, especially women and youth. Prioritizing a jobs agenda is the need of the hour to address this global challenge, creating higher-paying jobs, fostering growth, and tackling issues like climate change, education, and access to financing.
Gender development is critical to unlocking economic productivity, reducing poverty, and improving social cohesion. Addressing challenges like gender-based violence and expand economic opportunities for women is essential as as growing evidence shows that empowering women enhances economic outcomes, strengthens resilience, and fosters social progress.
